Budget
Israel’s 'bloated, unstable' gov't harms public service, wastes millions each year, report finds
State Comptroller Englman recommends limiting ministries, ending duplication, and requiring full staffing and budget groundwork before government powers are reshuffled.
Israel just quadrupled its PR budget to $730M, experts claim it won’t work
While IDF soldiers fight, Israel's government rewards draft dodgers - opinion
Bank of Israel keeps rate unchanged, cuts growth forecast
Protesters block Knesset entrance following approval of 2026 state budget
"While the Israeli public is sitting in shelters, the government of massacre approves a pig-sized budget," the protesters stated.
Netanyahu seeks to avoid snap vote as Iran war gives no boost in polls
Nearly four weeks into a war that has so far failed to achieve the toppling of Iran's clerical rulers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly looking to stave off early elections.
Knesset says Finance Ministry acted unlawfully on haredi funding transfers
Knesset officials say haredi funds were distributed before approval, raising legal concerns ahead of a High Court hearing on the dispute.
Knesset Finance Committee approves Israel’s 2026 state budget ahead of final reading
The decision followed debates in the committee that went late into the night. The second and third readings are expected to take place in the Knesset plenum on Thursday.
‘Record-high’ coalition funds in state budget ahead of upcoming vote during war, MK Beliak says
If the state budget is not approved in all three readings by next week, when the fiscal year closes at the end of the month, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.
Knesset approves updated war budget in first reading, adding billions of NIS to defense
The updated budget, which passed in the plenum by a margin of 53–45, must still pass its final votes before the end of March.
Israel's government risks unity by advancing divisive laws amid ongoing war with Iran - editorial
As Israel continues to face war, the government's focus on divisive legislation is distracting from critical wartime priorities and risking further division within the country.
Gov't adds NIS 2.6 billion to defense, raising state budget by NIS 32 billion due to war
The funds were to be used for classified equipment, which the government cited as an “urgent and immediate need” to provide an operational response to the ongoing war.
Bank of Israel warns budget could worsen deficit, debt ratio
The cabinet decided to increase the defense budget for this year by NIS 32 billion and allocate an additional reserve of about NIS 13 billion for defense and civilian needs
Gov't approves new defense budget during war, NIS 5b. allocation to haredim, settlements
Coalition funds are part of the national budget and are determined during coalition negotiations after elections when forming a government.
